Obomkpa

Obomkpa is an Igbo town in the Aniocha North local government area of Delta State, Nigeria.

History

Obomkpa community was founded by Anagbanogidi some centuries ago and situated within the geographical coordinates of 6°24′55″N 6°29′29″E/6.41528°N 6.49139°E which consist of the following major Quarters namely; Ogbe-Obi, Ogbe-Onei and Ukpatu respectively. It is one of the communities that make up the Umu-Ezechima clan.

Anagbanogidi who migrated from the ancient city of Bini became the first Obi {paramount ruler} of Obomkpa.

At present, Obomkpa is an important community in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. It is bounded in the South by Ubulubu town, in the North by Idumuogo town, in the East by Ukwunzu town, in the West by Ugboba town, in the Northwest by Onicha-Olona and in the Southeast by Ezi town etc.

Obomkpa community operates a Monarchical Type of Government, which is headed by His Royal Majesty (The Obi), followed by the Obi in Council, Council of Chiefs, Red Cap Chiefs, Heads of Villages and Head of quarters. The Kingship is based on the system of Primogeniture i.e. From Father to Son (Eze-Ada).

The major occupations of the people in Obomkpa are Farming, Hunting and Petty Trading. The community has produced Sons and Daughters who has excelled in Various fields of human endeavors and are based in Different parts of the country and in Diaspora.

Geography

Rivers

• Iyi-Nkpukpa
• Iyi-Odo
• Iyi-Nem-agdi
• Iyi-ilo
• Iyi-nta
• Iyi Ako
• Iyi-Ocha
• Owuwu
• Iyi Okwu-suno
• Oji-Okpa

Food

Obomkpa is traditionally known to have the following types of food:

• Nni-ji (Pounded yam)
• Nni-akpu (Fufu)
• Ofe Ujuju
• Ofe Nsala
• Ofe Aku (Ofe Ose, Banga soup)
• Ose-Okwa
• Ofe Uliome
• Ofe Agbono
• Ofe Egusi
• Ofe mkpakwo (Vegetable soup)
• Akpaka
• Ukpoka

Names of the Obis from past to present

• Obi Anagbanogidi (1598 – 1630, 42 years)
• Obi Ado (1630 – 1675, 45 years)
• Obi Onalo (1675 – 1715, 40 years)
• Obi Ngwuogiliga (1715 – 1745, 30 years)
• Obi Obome (1745 – 1770, 25 years)
• Obi Uya (1770 – 1804, 34 years)
• Obi Usifo (1804 – 1863, 59 years)
• Obi Dibie (1863 – 1903, 40 years)
• Obi Chidi (1903 – 1943, 40 years)
• Obi Nsuebo (1943 – 1955, 12 years)
• Obi Ezeka (1955 – 2006, 52 years)
• Obi Jonathan (2006 – 2017, 11 years)
• Obi Onyemaechi Josiah Kanyinaga I (2017 – present)

Major features of the community

Government-owned establishments

• Obomkpa (Mixed) Secondary School
• Anagba Primary School, Obomkpa
• Ofunne Primary School, Obomkpa
• Primary Health Centre, Obomkpa
• Post Office
• Obi's Punch

Community establishments

• Obi's Palace
• Obomkpa Youths Vocational centre

Festivals

• Egwu-Afa
• Ine/Idu-Olu
• Iti-Ubi
• Iwa-ji (New Yam Festival)

Religion

Churches

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• ST. Stephen Anglican Church
• Baptists Church
• Cherubim And Seraphim Church
• Jehovah Witness
• Pure Gold Int’l Ministry
• Living Word Gospel Mission
• Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG)
• Living Faith (Winners)
• Mountain of Fire Ministry (etc.)

Gods

• Iwu Anagba
• Obunebu
• Iwu- Afa
• Iwu-Ani Ogbe-Onei
• Ajo- Ofia

Obomkpa Market Days Obomkpa lists of the market Days are Nkwo, Olie, Eke and Afor. Obomkpa main market day is Eke. The town main market is held on Eke days, a fourth day of the traditional week, after Olie, Afor, and Nkwo. Obomkpa market is a main spot for wholesale of garri, mostly to buyers from the Southern and Eastern Nigeria. Other products usually on sales at the Eke market are plantain, banana, fruits, vegetables, yam and corn.

The Administration Of The Community A. The community is governed through the following organs

The Obi (His Royal Majesty) The Obi in Council The Council of Chiefs The Red Cap Chiefs/Elders The village Quarters and Kindred leadership & follower-ship The Obomkpa Progressive Union ( Federated/ Branches & Zones) B. Various Association And pressure Groups

Obomkpa Action Congress (OAC) The Great Pioneers Of Obomkpa (GPO) Obomkpa First Foundation (OFFO) Progress Lovers Of Obomkpa (PROLLO) Obomkpa Development Foundation (ODF) The Composition of Obomkpa Council of Chiefs Iyase Odogwu Isama Oza Omu Uwolor Isagba Ozoma Ogwuluzeme Onu Obi Ogbele Ani Odafe Okaome OdoziObodo Ugo Obi Nwata Kwacha Aka Onwanetinyeora (Onwa) Olikeze Azuneyi Inwegwe Anyanwu Ike Obi Ojiso ObeleAgwu Nti Obi Aje Onyido Oboli EkikeFulueze Owele Ada Dioranma (Ada Ora) NwokeDioranma (NnaDia) Isimili Odume Ede Oputa Obie Awo Anya Obi Ihaze Elibo Ogbuehi Major Mineral Deposit In Obomkpa Obomkpa community is blessed with a Mineral deposit which is mainly Coal Lignite and in focus currently under Exploration.

Security Apparatus Considering the current Insecurity challenges and the need for community Policing, Obomkpa Community hereby has the following as her Security Apparatus such as;

I. Obomkpa Vigilante Group.

II. Anioma Vigilante Group.

III. Nigeria Police Force (Police Post still in view).

References

Edited by Okafor Augustine Ikeoliseh...... Source: www.obomkpayouths.org